Israel bombs Tehran as Iran hits Telaviv, Gulf states
On Tue, Oct 10, 2023, Israel reported conducting extensive strikes on Iranian production sites. These operations were carried out without additional details regarding the targets. Concurrently, in Tehran, significant explosions were reported in northern…
On Tue, Oct 10, 2023, Israel reported conducting extensive strikes on Iranian production sites. These operations were carried out without additional details regarding the targets. Concurrently, in Tehran, significant explosions were reported in northern and central neighborhoods.
Iran launched multiple missile waves targeting Israel on the same day. In Tel Aviv, a missile with a 100-kilogram warhead bypassed Israeli defenses, impacting a street in the city center. The blast resulted in window damage to a nearby apartment building and smoke emissions. Four individuals sustained minor injuries.
In Kuwait, air defense shrapnel impacted power lines, leading to temporary electricity outages. Missile alert sirens were activated in Bahrain, with the Emirati Defense Ministry confirming responses to ballistic missiles and drones. Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry reported the destruction of 19 Iranian drones targeting its Eastern Province.
On Tue, Oct 10, 2023, Israel reported conducting extensive strikes on Iranian production sites.
Israel conducted operations in Beirut's southern suburbs, stating that the targets were connected to Hezbollah infrastructure. A residential strike southeast of the Lebanese capital resulted in at least three fatalities, including a 3-year-old, as reported by the Lebanese Health Ministry, with additional casualties in southern regions.
Lebanon declared Iran's ambassador persona non grata, mandating departure by Sunday. This decision highlights the deteriorating diplomatic relations between Lebanon and Iran. Iranian flights face bans from landing in Lebanon, amid concerns of potential arms or financial support for Hezbollah. Lebanese officials have critiqued Tehran's influence, alleging it exacerbates conflicts with Israel.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon have reportedly resulted in over 1,000 fatalities and displaced more than 1 million individuals. Iran's Health Ministry reports a death toll exceeding 1,500. In Israel, 15 individuals have been killed due to Iranian strikes. Additionally, 13 U.S. military personnel and several civilians in the West Bank and Gulf Arab states have been affected.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
